This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 45 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained burns from the air bag deployment. The passenger sustained a broken nose, broken thumb, and head injuries. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 10/18/16 updated 10/19/16.
Our car was involved in an accident on March 29, 2016. It was declared totaled. Our Chevy colbalt had the ignition switch replaced and the air bag did not deploy! our car was turning left on a city street when it hit another car.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While making a right turn, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The vehicle crashed into a utility pole. The air bags deployed approximately 5 minutes after impact and the steering column caught fire. The driver suffered left knee, back, neck, and hand injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000.
Key was stuck in ignition and was unable to start. Replaced body module control and now the check engine light wont go off, says air bags need service, radio is locked out, with a slew of other problems. Took it car to the dealership to find no resolution. My car also lost power steering briefly after only driving about 15 minutes.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the key was difficult to remove from the ignition. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the failure recurred. While driving approximately 20 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle stalled and the contact crashed into a curb. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
- Dallas, TX, USA
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Since December 2014, my car started flashing the airbag light. The dealer says that airbag is coiled and to replace is $1,600. I can't afford that. The airbag light is now on all the time (no more flashing). I looked up online and there were a lot of complaint on Chevrolet cars and airbag problems. Now the recall for it is out but my car is not on the list. I do believe this is a recall problem and I would like some help to know to get my airbag problem fixed through the recall. I will really appreciate your help. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Service air bag displayed on dash. Passenger air bag remains off when passengers are seated. Both issues have been present since puchase date. Ignition switch recall did not fix the issues,
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the Chevrolet emblem on the steering wheel was sunken in. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
I believe the problem im having with my vehicle may perhaps be due to a defective issue..my car has not been involved in an accident and I now have an my (service air bag) light always on. I no longer feel sage in this car I also had another issue with ti today with my power steering I recently had my car recently serviced and was not told anything when serviced. Please investigate this issue and notify me as soon as this has been investigated.
Went over pothole at 15 miles an hour and both air bags inflated. One passenger went to hospital with injuries. Also the windshield was broken from impact of air bags
A wire harness failed in the passenger side air bag/seat belt which would leave the air bag disabled. When taken to a mechanic to get fixed we were informed a whole new seat belt assembly which included the harness had to be ordered from a dealer to be replaced to fix the problem. He then informed us the new factory oem harness and assembly was delivered with new routing instructions to prevent the harness from being damaged again. Then indicates to me the company knows of the potentionally deadly issue yet fails to recall it.
The airbag maintenance light came on in the car, took car to GM dealer and stated that there was broken wire in the passenger side seatbelt retractor. Dealer had to replace retractor and clear code. Having hard time understanding how this is not safety related and why I am having to pay out of pocket to fix this. This part does not hardly move and should be designed to move so many revolutions. My opinion this is a flaw in the design and should be covered by GM.
Once in a while the sign check the air bag showed up, but now it stays on all the time. Car never was involved in any crash. The sensor or the air bug must be faulty from the beginning.
I had my ignition switch replaced by a GM dealer, now the airbag light is on. I noticed on the ignition recall it mentioned the airbag. So I'm wondering if this airbag light is on due to something with the switch replacement.
Several months ago got notice that ignition lock was "recalled" by GM. Shortly after that I noted the "service air bag" light was on periodically. Stopped at GM dealer and was advised that parts would not be available until Oct 2014. Got another notice that it was time to get recall fixed. I took my vehicle in for replacement of ignition lock, which was done on 12/10/2014, got home and saw "service air bag" light was on. Called dealer and was advised that "air bag" light was not part of the recall. Have another appointment for 17th to get it checked. Recall 14V047000 is "airbag and electrical" but it doesn't cover airbag "?" I had trouble with this dealer years ago but he is the closest (within 30 miles) to me so I use him.
I was getting in my car to go home, and the service air bag soon appeared on the screen where the odometer is. It went off for about 5 to 7 days, then came on again. I went to jon hall Chevrolet in daytona beach to look up recalls. I was told all were taken care of. In and around November 12th, 2014, it came on, and on November 21st, 2014, it has come on again. I am leasing this car from drive time. I have contacted their lease warranty department, and they said it was my responsibility to take care of this. I want to know what I should do, cause it seems like I'm going to the right resources, but given the run around about what to do. Is there any help for me in my situation? thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
My speakers on the front of the car go on and off as well as my inside turn signals. Now it has progressed to the check air bag indicator going on and off while starting and during driving. I have informed the dealership and was told it was several electrical problems. The airbag portion of it scares me as I am only 5 ft tall and sit close to the wheel. I don't want to fork over more money than the car is worth especially since I know there are several complaints for the same problem. Why not have a recall on at least the airbag part of the problem.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. When the vehicle was started, the front passenger and driver side air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.
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- Pouding Mill, VA, USA